The Neutron monitor comprises an Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dosimeter and a heavy ion sensitive Polyallyl Diglycol Carbonate (PADC) plastic to measure potential occupational doses from fast neutrons, beta and gamma radiation.
Who is the Neutron monitor for?
The Neutron monitor is suited for workers in the following occupations who may need to be monitored:
- nuclear medicine
- industrial radiography
- research
- education.
How long is the monitoring cycle?
Monitoring cycles of 4 or 12 weeks are offered.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the monitor is $37.40* inc GST.
How is it worn?
The monitor is worn at chest or waist level. Make sure your name label is facing away from your body.
What does it measure?
| OSL | PADC | |
|---|---|---|
| Directly measures | skin dose - Hp(0.07) whole body dose - Hp(10) | whole body dose - Hp(10) |
| Minimum Detectable Dose (MDD) | 50 µSv | 100 µSv |
| Minimum Reportable Dose (MRD)* | 100 µSv | 200 µSv |
| Uncertainty at the MRD** | 30% | 50% |
* MRD is based on the Limit of Quantification as defined by “Determination and Interpretation of Characteristic Limits for Radioactivity Measurements” (IAEA/AQ/48)
** Uncertainty at the MRD is based on the 95% confidence limit
Order your Neutron monitors
Register your practice and order Neutron monitors.
Monitor usage
Our whole body Neutron monitor is the same as the whole body OSL monitor, with additional neutron components. This means the monitor can be used to measure doses from a combined field of beta radiation, photons and fast neutrons.
A heavy ion-sensitive polyallyl diglycol carbonate plastic (PADC) is used directly to measure whole body dose in Hp(10) from fast neutrons. Each monitor is individually barcoded and carries the printed name of the wearer and other identifier information. Our monitor is lightweight, has a blue backing and is designed to simply clip and go. It is worn on the chest or waist.
Detailed costing
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Neutron monitor* (inc delivery) | $37.40* inc GST |
| Non-returned/Late** or irreparably damaged monitor | $374.25 inc GST |
| Express Post/Courier | $10.01 inc GST per delivery or $55 inc GST per year |
The cost of the monitor is $37.40* inc GST.
Non-returned/Late** or irreparably damaged monitor $74.25 inc GST.
Express Post/Courier $10.01 inc GST per delivery or $55 inc GST per year as a subscription.
*Volume-based price reductions are available, please contact us for details.
**The neutron dosimeters are required to be returned to ARPANSA within 60 days from the end of the wearing period date. Dosimeters that are not returned within 60 days will incur a non-refundable non-returned/late fee of $67.50 + GST per monitor. This amount cannot be credited back.
Each delivery of Neutron monitors will include a control monitor free of charge.
